Trunk comparison: Audi Q5 vs VW Touran
Overview
Three significant differences (>10%) that affect practical use emerge from the info text: the trunk length with seats upright, the depth of the trunk (loading edge → trunk floor), and the loading edge height above the road. These features address different use cases.
Trunk length with seats upright
The Audi Q5 has significantly more cargo length with +24 in (179%) when all seats are upright. This means: With full seating occupancy, the Q5 offers considerably more usable cargo space for long items (e.g., skis, boards, long boxes) without folding seats. The VW Touran is much more limited here, making it less flexible for transporting longer loads parallel to the passenger seating.
Depth of the trunk (loading edge → trunk floor)
The depth of the Audi Q5 is considerably greater with +2.8 in (700%). Practically, this means: The Q5’s trunk floor lies deeper below the loading edge, creating more overall volume and allowing items to be recessed or stacked more easily. However, loading and unloading smaller, heavier items can be somewhat less comfortable because they must first be lifted over the loading edge and then lowered into a deeper cargo area.
Loading edge height above the road
The loading edge of the Audi Q5 sits +4.7 in (19%) higher than that of the VW Touran. Consequences: Heavy or bulky cargo is more strenuous to lift in the Q5. The Touran’s lower loading edge makes lifting large/heavy items easier and facilitates rolling loading (e.g., with luggage carts).
Other, smaller differences
Some differences are minor (
10%): The VW Touran has about +5.1 in (8%) more length with seats fully folded down and +2.4 in (6%) more length with the first row upright. The Touran’s trunk opening is +2.8 in (9%) higher, the width at the narrowest point +0.8 in (2%) larger, and the Q5’s opening width is +3.5 in (9%) larger. These smaller differences moderately affect everyday usability: the Touran is somewhat more accessible and in some loading configurations more practical, while the Q5 overall offers more usable cargo space with full seating, but requires slightly more effort when loading.